How to pronounce capo
Say it like KAY-poh. Capo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY).
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US American/ˈkeɪpoʊ/KAY-poh
UK British/ˈkæpəʊ/KAP-oh
- KAY
- poh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Capo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- pohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of capo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KAP-oh.
What does capo mean?
noun
- A movable bar placed across the fingerboard of a guitar and used to raise the pitch of all strings.
- A leader in the Mafia; a caporegime.
- A leader and organizer of supporters at a sporting event, particularly association football matches.
- Alternative spelling of kapo.
Where does capo come from?
Shortening of capotasto, from Italian.
Questions about saying capo
How do you pronounce capo?
Say KAY-poh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkeɪpoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈkæpəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in capo?
Capo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY). Broken into parts: KAY · poh.
Is capo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkæpəʊ/ (KAP-oh).